Youth activists campaign for Hector

Being a member of a marginalized community myself, plus having been a local government planner, I value a humble public servant, one who listens, and acknowledges that our lives are about always learning.

I have never met Hector’s opponent for county superintendent of schools, even though I regularly participate in city of San Mateo public hearings, local community meetings and study sessions.

Living in the minority neighborhood of North Central, with a large percentage of folks whose first language is Spanish, I appreciate our school district’s current construction of a new elementary school here.

Neighborhood students will no longer need to climb aboard a bus to gain the education they seek.

Having Hector as a county administrator of education will provide an excellent example for all students in San Mateo County — that change is happening — and for the good.

The only yard signs here are for Hector.

Plus, young, enthusiastic students are placing signs for Hector in the parkway strips, well-trained as to how to comply with city sign regulations.

I have seen no signs in our North Central San Mateo neighborhood for the opponent also seeking to be elected county superintendent of schools.

I fully support the change that Hector represents.

I hope you will too.

Doug Handerson

San Mateo